Young Guns: Obsession, Overwatch, and the Future of Gaming Audiobook
Young Guns: Obsession, Overwatch, and the Future of Gaming is an unabridged audiobook by Austin Moorhead, narrated by Angelo Di Loreto. It follows the people and business behind the Overwatch League, including players on the San Francisco Shock and London Spitfire.
At a glance
- Reports from inside the Overwatch League and two professional teams during the league's inaugural season.
- Covers player routines and competition alongside the business decisions behind professional esports.
- Connects gaming, sports ownership, youth audiences, and entertainment.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged audio format offers a defined listening time of 5 hours and 42 minutes.
- The account pairs team and player coverage with the league's business story.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 42 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | March 31, 2020 |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
| Author | Austin Moorhead |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Angelo Di Loreto |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Overwatch League history and professional esports.
- Readers curious about how sports ownership and entertainment businesses approached competitive gaming.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking primarily for gameplay instruction or a current guide to the esports industry.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is Young Guns about?
It tells the story of the Overwatch League, following professional players and the people and businesses involved in building the league.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
Austin Moorhead is the author, and Angelo Di Loreto is the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 42 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies this version as unabridged.
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